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Volcano Terminology

The study of volcanoes, or Volcanology, includes many odd terms.

How do you know?

There are many different types of volcanic eruptuions and landforms. They can be classified according to the degree of "explosiveness" and the height of the eruption column:

Investigate each type by clicking on a picture


Volcano Web : Volcano Terminology

created by Lorrie Lava, [email protected]
Volcanic Studies, Big University

last modified: April 1, 1995

URL: http://www.bigu.edu/web/term.html